You are the ❤️ of our schools.
You inspire. You uplift. You create magic every single day. 🪄
Thank you for shaping the future of Yonkers.
— Superintendent Anibal Soler, Jr.
💙 It’s Staff Appreciation Week at YMA! Thank you to our incredible faculty & staff for your dedication, service, and commitment to our students and learning community. Please stop by and enjoy the celebrations—we appreciate all you do! #YMA #StaffAppreciationWeek
Our principals are more than administrators. They are visionaries, problem-solvers, and champions for our students, staff, and families.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Join Yonkers Public Schools for this year’s Relay for Life as we raise vital funds for cancer research and support services, Friday, May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.at Gorton High School, 100 Shonnard Place, Yonkers
Building on last year’s success, we are coming together to support two very special members of our school family: Brenda Cardoza, whose dedication and compassion have touched so many lives, and Belen Ruiz Benito, a brave second-grade student at Enrico Fermi School whose strength and courage have inspired our entire community.
Walk with us and stand united in hope.
Yonkers Public Schools 12th graders and 8th graders (with School ID) are invited to the Roosevelt High School Library, 631 Tuckahoe Road, on Wednesday, 4/15 & Friday, 4/17 during Periods 5–8, and Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thank you to the generous donors who make this possible. #YonkersMagic
⚾ YMA PTSA FAMILY NIGHT!
Grab your family and join us at Yankee Stadium on May 19 as the Yankees take on the Blue Jays! Your $70 ticket includes:
🎒 Yankees Backpack Giveaway
🍔 $15 Food Voucher
🏟️ Section 333 Home Run Territory Seats
Don’t wait—limited tickets and sales close March 18!
Let’s cheer together! 🎉
All Yonkers Public Schools and Central Office facilities are closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the blizzard warning.
Only building custodians and snow removal team members should report.
Please stay home, be safe and continue to monitor the district website and social media platforms for updates.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Lincoln High School, 275 Kneeland Avenue, for an informative Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) meeting.
All elementary science teachers, secondary science teachers, administrators, and #YonkersPublicSchools parents are most welcome!
Learn about the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests, Regents exams, new lab investigations, New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), and much more.
Parents will also get tips on supporting their students in science and preparing for state tests. New York State Education Department (NYSED) representatives will present, and light snacks will be provided.
Deadline Extended to December 19, 2025 for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Details & Submission Forms: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026
Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
Deadline Extended for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Get Details Here: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
Please see the attached flyer for upcoming PTSA events:
- PTSA Fall Book fair will take place next week in the South Wing Gym
- We need volunteers to help set up and organize the book fair - please use the link attached to sign up to volunteer
- Our 1st YMA PTSA General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8th in the South Wing Gym. This is also Family night at the book fair. Come and join us to support our YMA PTSA.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the fair and thank you for helping organize the book fair.
Don DeMatteo
Principal
Yonkers Montessori Academy
YMA's online school spirit store is now open. Come and get your school spirit gear through the link on our website. The pop-up store is open now and will close on October 15th . If you have any questions, please contactMr. Landrau.
https://stores.smoothusa.com/yma/shop/home
Yonkers Force vs Yonkers Brave 2025
September 27, 2025 1:30pm
Roosevelt High School - Tony DeMatteo Field
Tickets are on sale at YMA during lunch periods (4 and 7) in the SGO. Tickets are only available for high school students (grades 9-12).
Tickets are not sold at the gate on Saturday.
We’re thrilled to welcome Brenda Cardoza, the new Yonkers Public Schools Parent Coordinator! Ms Cardoza is a long-time advocate and trusted voice for our families. Her work will center on strengthening parent engagement and supporting our vulnerable student population, particularly those served under the McKinney-Vento Act, which addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness. Surrounding Ms. Cardoza is Associate Superintendent Lissette Colón-Collins (left), and Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler, Jr. (right).
Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 15, 2025, is a "C" Day. But, wait! The week begins with a C and ends with an A? You've got this. 💯 Carpe Diem!
